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Pierrot Collection (#16)

Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please: A captivating tale of love and laughter unfolds under the moonlight

Background imagePierrot Collection: C. 1895 Seaside Outfit

C. 1895 Seaside Outfit
A young woman, wearing a blouse with mutton-sleeves, a wing-collar & bow-tie, a skirt decorated with 7 contrasting bands & a straw boater-style hat, seen at Brighton beach

Background imagePierrot Collection: An Angels Wing

An Angels Wing
A skiing couple, with the man adjusting his sweethearts ski

Background imagePierrot Collection: Roses & Moonlight

Roses & Moonlight
A fantasy illustration depicting Pierrot asleep on his bed while a fairy, possibly Columbine appears through a window on a carpet of stars

Background imagePierrot Collection: The Magic Mistletoe by Balliol Salmon

The Magic Mistletoe by Balliol Salmon
A fancy dress party scene showing a Pierrot ignoring a hopeful young lady who has positioned herself under a bunch of mistletoe

Background imagePierrot Collection: Griff / Variety Theatre

Griff / Variety Theatre
GRIFF Music hall entertainer

Background imagePierrot Collection: Harlequin / Pierrot C1914

Harlequin / Pierrot C1914
A female Harlequin, riding on Pierrots shoulder

Background imagePierrot Collection: Straight Pierrot Kheaun Sri Nakarin N. P. Thailand

Straight Pierrot Kheaun Sri Nakarin N. P. Thailand
MAR-414 Straight Pierrot Butterfly Kheaun Sri Nakarin N.P. Thailand Pycnophallium roxus Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePierrot Collection: PULCINELLO

PULCINELLO

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot Concert Party

Pierrot Concert Party
A seaside concert party troupe in pierrot costume singing and dancing

Background imagePierrot Collection: Carnival Champagne

Carnival Champagne
Bubbly Bath : a swooning, or perhaps drunk, woman is embraced by a man in pierrot costume while another masked woman pours champagne over her

Background imagePierrot Collection: Bon Genre No. 91 Costume

Bon Genre No. 91 Costume
A Paris street acrobat stands on one leg on a candlestick which her partner holds steady, while their child does a handstand and a mother gives her daughter a coin for them

Background imagePierrot Collection: Fais Dodo, Pierrot

Fais Dodo, Pierrot
FAIS DODO, PIERROT (Go to sleep, Pierrot) The most popular of French lullabies

Background imagePierrot Collection: Fancy Dress Outfit

Fancy Dress Outfit
The Ping Pong Girl : A novel fancy dress costume, a gay look for January parties. Though striking in effect, it can quite easily be made from cheap materials

Background imagePierrot Collection: COSTUME 1791-1792

COSTUME 1791-1792
Man: top hat with a tapering crown & cut-away coat. Women: buffonts (buffons), belt with medallion buckle, a skirt with a vandkyked & oranmented hem, pierrot jacket

Background imagePierrot Collection: Children in Fancy Dress

Children in Fancy Dress
An overture - boy and girl in pierrot costume take a fancy to one another




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Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please: A captivating tale of love and laughter unfolds under the moonlight. Pierrot, the lovable clown with a heart full of innocence, finds himself entangled in a whimsical dance with his beloved Columbine. Their colorful costumes shimmer as they twirl gracefully through the night. Intriguingly, Pierrot's story is not limited to just one canvas; it transcends time and art forms. From Jean Agelou's sensual nude depiction to Kay Nielsen's enchanting illustration titled 'The Apple, ' Pierrot takes on various personas while retaining his endearing charm. Dressed as a girl in a Pierrot costume, our protagonist becomes part of an 1832 carnival scene captured by Louis-Leopold Boilly. The vibrant atmosphere comes alive as people don masks and costumes, reveling in the spirit of celebration. Away from the bustling crowds lies The Pier - Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. Here stands an iconic structure that has witnessed countless romantic encounters reminiscent and pierrette's tender moments. It serves as a reminder that true love can be found amidst even the simplest settings. However, not all tales are filled with joyous merriment. In Wife Catches Husband 19C painting by an unknown artist, we catch a glimpse into marital discord where secrets are unveiled beneath Pierrot's painted facade. Yet despite life's ups and downs, greetings abound at every corner – like when a pretty skater leads our beloved clown through icy wonderlands or during Venice Carnival when people immerse themselves in masks and costumes for days on end. Pierrot remains an enigmatic figure who embodies both vulnerability and resilience throughout history’s artistic tapestry. So let us embrace this timeless character whose essence continues to inspire artists across generations.